Washington, D.C. – Cristóbal J. Alex, President of the Latino Victory Project, issued the following statement congratulating New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito on a powerful final policy address in her role as Speaker:

“Today, New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito laid out a clear and powerful roadmap to push back against the onslaught of threats from the Trump administration. These times call for ambitious and bold policy initiatives to address the needs of all Americans, and Speaker Mark-Viverito continues to show up for our community. Thanks to her leadership and vision, New York City stands as a progressive leader and as an example in the fight to protect immigrants.”